Originally posted by sigma:
We didn't expect that we'd ever need a super large invasionary and occupying force, we thought our allies would help us when needed. We were incorrect in making that assumption at the time we did. Hindsight is 20/20.


I find it hard to believe the United States developed its forces based on expected allied support. If that is true, then it is a blunder of historic proportions, since it would be seemingly unprecedented in history.